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l8r
What does l8r mean?
A numeronym for "later," using 8 for its sound. Often used as a quick goodbye.
"Catch you l8r!"
Origin
An SMS numeronym from early text-messaging culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does L8R mean?
L8R is a numeronym for "later," using 8 for the "-ate" sound. It's often a quick goodbye, like "catch you l8r!"
Why is L8R spelled with an 8?
It dates from early text messaging, where the 8 stood in for the "ate" sound to shorten "later."
What is CUL8R?
CUL8R combines "CU" (see you) and "L8R" (later) into "see you later," a common SMS-era sign-off.
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